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Navigating the New Food and Beverage Consumer

Thu, Mar. 12, 2026

By Michelle Amoroso

Michelle AmorosoHow public relations, paid media and GEO can work together to help brands establish credibility and meet consumers in an AI-driven media landscape.

Ireland Seeks PR for Culture Night

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

IrelandIreland’s Arts Council is looking for a firm to handle its $250K marketing and communication services budget for Culture Night, which is slated for Sept. 18.

AI Causing Information ‘Credibility Fatigue’

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

PANBlast’s “Trust Shortcuts and AI Credibility Fatigue Survey” polled 1,000 U.S. adults in January. Research was conducted by Dynata. PANBlast is a division of PR agency PAN.Thanks to artificial intelligence, nearly half of Americans said they no longer trust the information they encounter online. As a result, according to a survey, brands are increasingly becoming de facto sources of truth verification.

What's Ahead for CCOs?

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Steve Barnes

ZenoZeno Group releases a report showing that while communications are a bigger factor than ever in strategy, growth, risk and workforce decisions for companies, most communications leaders don’t think they are totally ready for what lies ahead.

How Brands Can Stay Visible in the Age of AI

Tue, Mar. 10, 2026

By Josh Moed

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Sarah Evans, Partner and Head of PR, Zen Media
From prompts to purchases, AI is shaping consumer behavior. Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, and Sarah Evans, Partner and Head of PR at Zen Media, reveal how PR pros can navigate this rapidly evolving landscape.

Making Trend Reports Stick

Mon, Mar. 9, 2026

By Eric Davis, Steve Halsey

Eric Davis & Steve HalseyA practical trend-reports playbook for food and beverage marketers.

Hunterdon County, NJ Issues Tourism Marketing RFP

Fri, Mar. 6, 2026

By Jon Gingerich

HunterdonHunterdon County, New Jersey, is looking for an agency that can improve the visibility of the county’s tourism brand by providing digital as well as traditional marketing and public relations services.

Accounts in Transit: Scout Lab Lands TrustedHousesitters

Thu, Mar. 5, 2026

By Steve Barnes

Trusted HousesittersScout Lab is named communications agency for TrustedHousesitters, a home and pet-sitting community... Magrino lands BSH, the home appliances arm of Germany’s Bosch Group, as PR AOR for “Region North America”... Refuel Agency wins FY2025-26 and beyond for Veterans Florida, which connects transitioning servicemembers, veterans and spouses with career opportunities and entrepreneurship resources.

How Brands Earn Loyalty That Lasts

Thu, Mar. 5, 2026

By Josh Moed

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Theresa Bertand, Head of Strategy, Zeno Group
On the PR’s Top Pros Talk podcast, Doug Simon spoke with Theresa Bertrand, Head of Strategy at Zeno Group, about the firm’s Brand Love and Demand study and why emotional connection is driving sustained growth in 2026.

Travel Nevada Looks for Comms Partner

Wed, Mar. 4, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Travel NevadaTravel Nevada is seeking a creative shop that will be responsible for managing all aspects of its brand strategy and campaign production.

Ad Agencies Look to PR to Differentiate, Drive Growth

Tue, Mar. 3, 2026

By Dave Nobs

Dave NobsIn today’s highly competitive marketplace, ad agencies are increasingly leveraging the power of public relations to build reputations, shape narratives, reinforce areas of expertise, and create content.

WI State Fair Shops for Marcomms Help

Mon, Mar. 2, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

WisconsinThe Wisconsin State Fair, which will celebrate its 175th anniversary on opening day August 6, is looking for a firm to handle brand strategy, marketing and advertising.

How Vibes Shape Consumer Behavior

Fri, Feb. 27, 2026

By Lynsey Stanicki

O'Dwyer's/DS Simon Video Interview Series: Greg Swan, Sr. Partner, FINN Partners
In a recent episode of the “PR’s Top Pros Talk…” podcast, Doug Simon, CEO of D S Simon Media, sat down with Greg Swan, Senior Partner at FINN Partners, to explore “vibe-based culture” and why it is one of the most important factors shaping consumer behavior in 2026.

OR's Lake Oswego Looks for StratComm Plan

Thu, Feb. 26, 2026

By Kevin McCauley

Lake OswegoOregon’s Lake Oswego is seeking branding and communication services to increase public involvement, provide cohesive and effective communications, and build public trust.